Kona N confirmed for US summer 2021

[VarmintCong]

I hadn't heard official news but here it is. No manual, but FWD or AWD not confirmed yet.

I'd probably still take the 2022 Type R or Si hatch over this, just cause of no manual.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35183258/hyundai-kona-n-prototype-specs/

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[SichuanHot]

With the 2.0T that will be a sweet little crossover. Like a baby x3m on a budget.

 

[VarmintCong]

New pics.
Not sure I want it to be AWD and heavier or FWD and lighter.
I don’t think it’ll sell well in the US if it’s not AWD. Nobody likes FWD crossovers.

 

[86salmon]

Soooo... It's a Juke Nismo? Will it come with a VR38?

 

[VarmintCong]

From elevated angle it really makes the car look tall and gangly. I’d be tempted if it’s a blast to drive especially if Honda doesn’t give us an Si hatch.

 

[gtman]

Another shot...

 

[Drake]

Something about the proportions/wheels seems off

 

[Phy]

It's really "meh" looks wise. Are they marketing it as a "hot hatch" for the next generation? It looks smaller than even a civic hatch, so wont appeal to anyone looking for a small SUV. If it's not AWD, you wont pull anyone away from subaru, and could be out of the price range of anyone that would actually buy it, like the focus RS was.

 

[NHCivicGuy]

That front end and headlights are something. Going for that double vision look at both ends of the car too.

 

[VarmintCong]

It's really "meh" looks wise. Are they marketing it as a "hot hatch" for the next generation? It looks smaller than even a civic hatch, so wont appeal to anyone looking for a small SUV. If it's not AWD, you wont pull anyone away from subaru, and could be out of the price range of anyone that would actually buy it, like the focus RS was.

Well the rest of the world gets the beautiful i30N or Fastback, we get this awkward thing because the Kona has been a huge hit in the US and the Elantra GT has been a dud.

But not sure the hot hatch buyer is gonna want this, so I guess we’ll see. Still think it’ll be a complete flop if FWD.

 

[TypeRNY]

Im intrigued by the triangle light on to of the gate. 3rd brake light?

 

[Thatblue2020xgen]

Im intrigued by the triangle light on to of the gate. 3rd brake light?

yes, I believe the Veloster N has it aswell. I think its what Hyundai does with their "N" cars.

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